The Kitchen Table Dining Room will be closed for regular daily dining.

Takeouts will be available but must be picked up by 11 a.m. in the Twisted Spoon – formerly the Coffee Shop.

Each individual will need to specify at the time of purchase as to whether their meal will be dine-in or takeout.

Tickets are available through Dec. 13.

The guest speaker for the feast will be the Rev. Wayne Allen of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Shelby.

Special music will be provided by the Crest High School Orchestra under the direction of Peter Strickland and a Christmas poem written by Keith Morrow will be recited by Betty McEntire.

Tickets may be purchased from Mary Hamrick, secretary.

For more information, call 704-482-3488 or email mhamrick@agingcouncil.org .

SHELBY CHRISTMAS PARADE

The Shelby Christmas Parade will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 16 The parade starts at the intersection of Lafayette and Sumter Street and ends at the intersection of Lafayette and Gardner Street. For more information, call the Uptown Shelby Association at 704-484-3100, or visit www.uptownshelby.org or www.facebook.com/uptownshelby.

SANTA’S HOUSE AND TOYLAND

Santa’s House and Toyland in uptown Shelby will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Dec. 14 Santa’s House is located on the court square and Toyland is located across from the court square, at 107 W. Warren St. Both are sponsored by the First National Bank. Parents are invited to bring their children to Santa’s house for a personal conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Horse drawn carriage rides in uptown Shelby will be available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays until Dec. 21 Cost to ride is $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 9. For more information, call 704-484-3100, or visit www.uptownshelby.org or www.facebook.com/uptownshelby .

KINGS MOUNTAIN MUSEUM HOSTS CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Join the Kings Mountain Historical Museum, 100 E. Mountain St., Kings Mountain, this holiday season for the following events:

- The “Toys, Games and Trains” exhibit is currently on display. The exhibit features a model railroad display by the Piedmont “S” Gaugers, as well as antique toys and games from the museum’s permanent collection.

- Saturday, Dec. 15 Santa and helpers will be visiting the museum from 1 to 3 p.m. Gift ideas, such as Old Salem Cookies and Cheese Stars are available in the Museum shop.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The cost of admission is free, however donations are appreciated. All donations go toward supporting the museum’s mission of informing the public of the history of Kings Mountain and surrounding areas by preserving and exhibiting the 19th and early 20th century collection.

For more information, call 704-739-1019.

SHELBY LUMINARY LIGHTING

Luminaries will be lit throughout the Shelby court square on Friday Dec. 14 to honor or remember loved ones. Each luminary costs $5 and proceeds go to the Christmas Light Fund. Registration forms are available at the Uptown Shelby Association’s office, 211 S. Trade St. For more information, call 704-484-3100, or visit www.uptownshelby.org or www.facebook.com/uptownshelby.

POLAR EXPRESS PULLING INTO MAUNEY LIBRARY

Mauney Memorial Library, 100 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, hosts a Polar Express Program from 5-6 p.m. Monday Dec. 17 in the community room. Wear pajamas and join the library staff for a holiday snack, music, activities and a reading of the book. The movie will be shown at 6 p.m. Pick up a “ticket” in the children’s department before Monday. Dec. 17 Space is limited. Call 704-739-2371 and select option 2.